Waldo pondered for a moment and interrupted Alanna and Helen's conversation.
"So, according to what you're saying, this 'Fruit and Vegetable Cultivation Solution' is likely to enhance yield or improve the taste of fruits and vegetables, rather than promoting growth?" Alanna and Helen nodded.
"Yes, that's what we think."
"Well then, there's nothing we can do about it," Waldo said, feeling a bit disappointed. He had previously thought that this 'Fruit and Vegetable Cultivation Solution' would accelerate growth. Increasing yield wouldn't be a big deal to them since they had an abundance of seeds to spare.
Alanna held Waldo's arm. "Increasing yield is not bad either. We can eat more vegetables every day. Remember, we got two hundred pounds of fresh top-grade beef from the platinum-level supplies. We'll cook steak for you tonight."
Waldo ruffled Alanna's hair, clearing away the negative emotions. "Alright then, tonight we'll feast on steak!"
"Let's go cook now," Alanna and Helen stood up. "It's already time for dinner at sunset. You sit tight and wait for the steak!"
Waldo chuckled, "Alright, I'll be waiting for the steak."
As he sat alone on the sofa, he felt as if a thorn was stuck in his heart, making him restless. He couldn't help himself; he had to go back and check the 'Fruit and Vegetable Cultivation Solution' again. He was not willing to accept that the golden-level supplies were just a fertilizer for increasing yield. It didn't make sense!
Returning to the planting area, Waldo blurted out in shock, "What the hell!" The seed that had been previously dripped with two drops of 'Fruit and Vegetable Cultivation Solution' had now grown into a lush and droplet-like lettuce, while the seeds planted next to it remained unchanged in the same amount of time.
This was a miracle! This phenomenon directly violated the laws of growth and could only be described as extraordinary.
Waldo murmured to himself, utterly amazed by what he saw. He had known that the golden-level supplies couldn't be so lackluster, just a mere enhancement of yield or taste optimization for fruits and vegetables.
Taking out the bottle of 'Fruit and Vegetable Cultivation Solution,' Waldo thought, "Two drops at a time? That would take forever!" He then carefully dripped the solution onto the other seeds with the pipette.
This time, Waldo patiently sat in the planting area. After about ten minutes, he witnessed the seeds germinating, growing into mature vegetable leaves, all in an incredibly short time.
Excitedly, Waldo pulled out a few lettuces, feeling overjoyed. "I declare, this 'Fruit and Vegetable Cultivation Solution' is amazing!"
He held the lettuce and ran upstairs, shouting to Alanna and Helen, "We'll be eating lettuce tonight! Truly a platinum-level supply box!"
After Waldo's experiments, it can be said that every item opened from the supply boxes was extremely useful. The "Energy Shield" ensured the safety of the three people in the shelter. Combined with the upgraded S Alloy walls and the automatic defense system, their refuge could be described as impenetrable.
The "Water Purifier Blueprint" allowed them to repeatedly produce large water purifiers to sell to other survivors. This item was in high demand among others, as they didn't have access to an infinite supply of mineral water like Waldo did. Despite Waldo's high prices on the trading platform, people started to buy it, becoming his main source of income for a long time.
As for the "Fruit and Vegetable Cultivation Solution," once considered the most unremarkable golden-level item by Waldo, Alanna, and Helen, it turned out to be the most surprising. Just two drops of the solution could mature fruits and vegetables from a non-germinated seed within ten minutes. Its incredible power was nothing short of a miracle, making it the most valuable golden-level item.
Apart from that, Waldo also kept Sheriff's declaration of war in mind and began preparations. Though the conflict hadn't officially begun, he could sense the impending danger. Sheriff meant business this time, and Waldo couldn't afford to be complacent.
The first thing he needed to do was activate the "Energy Shield" to protect the entire shelter. As the only platinum-level item they had, the strategic significance of the "Energy Shield" was immense. Its ability to be charged by various natural energies was already quite extraordinary, meaning they didn't need to worry about running out of energy. And even if there was no natural energy available, it could still be charged.
Waldo took out the "Energy Shield" from his backpack and started to set it up. A prompt appeared, asking if he wanted to activate the "Energy Shield."
"Dear survivor, do you wish to activate the Energy Shield?"
[Yes/No]
With anticipation, Waldo clicked on the "Yes" button. It was his first time obtaining a platinum-level item, and he felt excited, reminiscent of the feeling he had when he bought the "Fortified Wall" from the auction.
The message appeared, "Building Energy Shield. Completion of charging will require seventy-two hours."
This time, building the "Energy Shield" didn't require any construction materials, and it was successfully placed. However, the seventy-two-hour charging time was causing some frustration for Waldo. Every minute and second were crucial now, as he couldn't afford to wait for seventy-two hours. He had a feeling that Sheriff might attack tomorrow or even tonight.
Waldo didn't believe Sheriff would show any mercy. He feared that Sheriff would do everything in his power to eliminate him.